JOB TITLE: Quantity Surveyor
LOCATION: London
SALARY: £40-50k + Package

My London based client is currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with previous rail experience to work on a depot project in London.

THE ROLE
* To ensure commercial security and control of contracts under tender and throughout the project including execution and delivery.
* Provide commercial links between Site Agents, Project Managers and Senior Quantity Surveyors / Commercial Managers.
* External liaison with suppliers and customers regarding project progress and contractual issues.
* Production of commercial reports at intervals to be advised.
* Risk analysis and control.
* Dispute resolution and arbitration.
* Awareness of the estimating process and budget control.
* To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.
* Dealing with a varied managerial role.
* Internal and external relationship building.
* Legal aspects of contracts.
* Autonomy within the role.
* Departmental relationships within the Company including Site Agents, Project and Contracts Managers, Commercial Managers and Divisional Managing Directors.
* Inter-departmental relationships within the company, including Finance, Estimating, Administration, Human Resources, Health and Safety and Quality.
* Customer contact regarding contractual issues.
* Contact with relevant bodies in dispute resolution and arbitration.

ABOUT YOU
* Third level qualification in Engineering or Quantity Surveying
* Significant experience in a similar role within a Civil Engineering company
* Experience or qualification in contract law
* Good commercial awareness
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Self motivated for an autonomous role.
* Team worker
* Tenacity - ability to stay focused on an issue until it is solved.
* Social, environmental and legal awareness.
* Problem solver and critical thinker.
* Ability to make informed judgements and convey these to the team

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